Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 5173, Henry Garriss, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Garriss, Henry
85173
Born in Va -
CONTENTS
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12.476 Nath Vacaiana
Henry Gariss In the State of Mass — who was a Pvt. — in the — commanded by Captain — of the Regt — commanded by Col. Gann in the — due for on account —
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass — at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of May 1833 and by J. P. Wheeler, Washington D.C.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 40 Sem-ant. allowance ending Feb. in 10 —
50 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, Not June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 41

5 Henry Gann Northampton

5 Henry Gains Northampton

State of North Carolina } Northampton County }
SS
On this 25 th of Sept 1832 personally appeared in open court Henry Garris, aged 76 years before the Court of Pleas & Sessions now sitting, a resident of the county a state aforesaid and being duly sworn maketh oath to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, that in the year of 1780 he was drafted a private in Capt John Peterson's company in the county of North Hampton N.C. to Reg North Carolina Militia Col. B. Eason, for the space of three months that he marched to Wateree River in South Carolina - was in the skirmishing at the battle of Camden, & retreated from that place to North Carolina to Halifax where he was discharged. His discharge was signed by Capt Peterson but is lost. Again he was drafted in 1780 or 81 a private in the county of Northampton in Capt Jesse Dupree's company, Col Sinton to Reg N.C. Militia. marched to Cross Creek where Fayetteville now is under General Arington, took several Tories and had them shot. Col Sinton was a very blood-thirsty man, at Fayetteville he was discharged as his officer. He has no documentary evidence to support his claim but refers to the testimony of John Winborne herewith filed to which he refers. He further states that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency of any state that he hereby relinquishes all pensions except the present. Sworne to in open court date aforesaid.
his > Henry Garris mark

The court then proceeded to propose the interrogatories to the Questions suggested by the War Dept & here insert the answers
1 st Ans r I was born in Southampton County Va in Dec r 1756 2 a I have no record of my age 3 a I was living in Northampton when called into the service when I now live & have lived ever since 4 th I was drafted on every occasion on which I served. 5. General Arington & Col Denton of the militia. This Col Denton was a most diabolical man. He would have a man shot for the slightest offence 6. I was discharged in the 1 st town by Capt Peterson & in the 2 a by Capt Dupree, but I have left them 7. Col Lockhart. Collier W Barnes Esq r Esq r before Sykes, Jackson & etc will testify to my good name & their belief in my military services in the Revolution
State of North Carolina } Northampton Cty } L.S.
This day appeared in open court John Winborne who being duly sworn said that he is 68 years of age that he well knows Henry Garrup the applicant & that in 1780 a soldier in Capt John Peterson's Company in the militia Col B. Euseus commander - and that he served faithfully in said company.
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court ante ap rs will
John Winborne

We Hardy Cobb a clergyman residing in the County of Northampton & state of Pa 6 a and John Nicholas Tyner, Winborne & residing in the same county and state hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Henry Garris who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration and we believe him to be about 74 years old & he is reported & believed in the neighbour- hood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & we concur in that opinion
Sworn & subscribed in open court
> Hardy Cobb > J. Winborne
And the court do hereby certify their opinion after an investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a soldier of the Revolution & served as he states & the court further certifies that it appears to them that Hardy Cobb is a clergyman resident in the County of Northampton and that John Winborne and Nicholas Tyner are residents of the same county & state and are credible persons & that their statements are entitled to credit
I Richard H Weaver clerk of the court of Pleas re for Northampton County Pa do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Henry Garris for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 4 th Sept 1832
Richard H Weaver Clerk

Reuben
✓ 5143. INVALID.
File No. 5173
Henry Garriff Print Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1872
Index:—Vol. M , Page 136
[Arrangement of 1870.]

H. Gamp

Know all men By these Presents that I Henry Garrig of Northampton Co N.C. do hereby cons- titute and appoint John H Wheeler my true & lawfull attorney for me and in my name to receive from the agent of the United States for paying Pensions at Washington City my Pension from 4 th March 1831 to 4 th March 1833
Sealed & delivered
Henry his X Garrig (Seal) mark
in the presence of James Grump J.P. State of North C a Northampton Co } S.S.
Be it known that on this 6 th of March before me a Justice of Peace in & for in county aforesaid personally appeared Henry Garrig and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act & deed In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this date above named
James Grump J.P.
Be it known that on this date above named before me as aforesaid personally appeared John H. Wheeler the attorney named the foregoing power and made oath that the same was not given by reason of any sale transfer, or mortgage of the pension or arrears of pension therein authorized to be rec d by him
Sworne to & subscribed before me the date above named
John H. Wheeler
James Grump J.P.

State of North Carolina } S.S. Northampton Co }
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid, Henry Gannip who being duly sworn deposes & saith, that by reason of old age he cannot affirm positively to the length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following places, For three months I served as private in Capt Peterson's company, Col Exum's Reg't N.C. Militia, and for three months on another town of duty I served as private in Capt Sipe Dufree's company Col Linton's Reg't and all six months and for such service I claim a pension. Sworne to before me this 6 th of March 1883 with the words Henry Gannip interlined in the 2 a line
Henry his X Gannip mark
James Gannip
State of NC } S.S. Northampton Co }
I Richard H. Weaver Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that James Gannip Esq r before whom the foregoing was sworn is a Justice of the Peace in & for this county & believe the signature to be his
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 6 th of March 1883.
Richard H. Weaver Clk

Henry Garrison
Northampton Co N.C.
Admiral as a private for 6 months - $70.-
Same as H. Parker
J. H. Wheeler
Prison

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Henry Garrison further proof or explanation.
which require
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes. II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes. VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes. VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes. X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes.

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes.
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? _____
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
has a witness to part of service.
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes  yes.
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? _____
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? no.
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes.
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? ans 2
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.